• depression

  • Treatment for depressions

    Sometimes, all a person who is depressed needs is a listening ear and a shoulder to cry on. However, if this doesn’t help, seek professional treatment.

    The good news is that depression is treatable. Like diabetes and other chronic diseases, depression may require long-term treatment. However, with timely intervention and treatment, the symptoms of depression will gradually go away.

    Most people with depression feel better with a combination of medication, counselling and the support of family and friends.

    Antidepressants are given to correct the chemical imbalance. Some of the common antidepressants include selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs). And they are not addictive.

    In severe cases, the use of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) may be used to treat depression.


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